The electric eel gets its name from its shocking abilities! Special organs in the eel’s body release powerful electric charges of up to 650 volts—that’s more than five times the power of a standard ...

Electric eels are among the most powerful electric animals on Earth, with some capable of producing shocks reaching 860 volts and 1 amp. Around 80% of their enormous bodies is dedicated to generating ...

The electric eel's powerful ability to deliver deadly shocks — up to 600 volts — makes it the most famous electric fish, but hundreds of other species produce weaker electric fields. Now, a new ...